James injured once more for Chelsea as Maresca opens up on tenure thus far

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed Reece James is injured once more forward of the Blues’ journey to Leicester this weekend.

The membership captain has already missed a big interval of the 2024-25 marketing campaign because of a hamstring situation, however Maresca says it’s only a small situation this time.

Talking in his press convention, he stated: “Now we have only one injured participant, that’s Reece [James]. He felt one thing small and we don’t wish to take any threat.

“He’s the one one for certain who’s injured. The remainder, some are higher, some are nonetheless a doubt. Now we have to see.

“It’s hamstring, it’s a muscle drawback and we don’t wish to take any threat.”

Maresca additionally mirrored on his journey to Stamford Bridge as he prepares to return to Leicester.

Pep Guardiola’s disciple led the Foxes again into the Premier League earlier than being poached by the West London membership and made certain to stay humble when requested about how it will really feel to move again to the King Energy Stadium.

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He added: “I’m excited and grateful, it was a unbelievable season. The proprietor, his household are unbelievable folks. They take care of gamers, employees, the entire those who work within the membership. You’ll be able to see that.

“It was a unbelievable season as a result of I met good folks. There was a unbelievable connection between the gamers and employees, and that’s one thing it’s a must to create to achieve success.

“I’m nonetheless involved with them, it was unbelievable.

“To be sincere, I work day-after-day to turn into higher. I hope [so] as a result of I prefer to see issues and analyse.

“We attempt to enhance gamers but in addition enhance employees. I attempt to enhance day-after-day.

“I don’t know if I’m higher or worse, however I’m at all times curious to see issues and research. That’s the one factor I concentrate on.

“It’s not a simple recreation. You’ll be able to see week after week it at all times is difficult, regardless of the place the crew is within the league. We’re at all times going to attempt our greatest to win.”